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CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Dakshineswar temple in Bengal

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests in West Bengal. Slogans of 'go back' and black flags greeted hi

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 11:17 am

CEC to review Bengal poll preparedness, hold press conference today

Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with senior officials and p

The Siasat Daily 10 Mar 2026 11:04 am

CEC to review Bengal poll preparedness, hold press conference on March 10

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces go back slogans, shown black flags outside Dakshineswar temple and Kalighat Temple

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:04 am

Gyanesh Kumar Faces Go Back Slogans, Shown Black Flags at Dakshineswar Temple

Gyanesh Kumar had faced the go back slogan and was shown black flags on Monday morning when he visited the Kalighat Temp

Deccan Chronicle 10 Mar 2026 9:53 am

Opposition likely to move notice for CEC removal

The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 4:42 am

Trinamool plans to bring motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Trinamool Congress is preparing to move a motion in Parliament to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 12:34 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar threatened Bengal govt officers at meet, 'false bravado' unacceptable: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged state officials to resist pressure from the Election Commission of

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 12:32 am

SIR controversy fallout: Opposition likely to move impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The INDIA bloc parties are likely to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 11:38 pm

Didi: CEC Still Threatening WB Officers; TMC Chief Warns Gyanesh Kumar Of Post May Fate

Poor Vanish Kumar. I pity him. I'm not disrespecting any chair. We use the word vanish because black people turn white i

Deccan Chronicle 9 Mar 2026 10:05 pm

Opposition to move impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Leaders of INDIA bloc agree to Trinamool Congress suggestion to move the motion against the Chief Election Commissioner

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 4:46 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces go back slogans, shown black flags outside Kalighat temple in Kolkata

Gyanesh Kumar is visiting the State along with Election Commissioners SS Sandhu and Vivek Joshi to assess arrangements f

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 11:51 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces go back slogans, shown black flags in Kolkata

Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced go back slogans and was shown black flags on Monday, March 9, w

The Siasat Daily 9 Mar 2026 11:29 am

Gyanesh Kumar Faces Go Back Slogans, Shown Black Flags in Kolkata

Similar demonstrations were seen near the airport on Sunday night over the SIR exercise, after Kumar arrived in the city

Deccan Chronicle 9 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Kolkata Kalighat temple

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests and black flags upon arriving in Kolkata. Demonstrations occurr

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 9:36 am

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI)s full bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arr

The Siasat Daily 9 Mar 2026 7:35 am

EC Full Bench Reaches Kolkata, To Meet Parties on Monday

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to meet parties amid row over voter roll revision

Deccan Chronicle 8 Mar 2026 11:58 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar arrives in Kolkata, to hold meetings on poll preparedness over next two days

Representatives of eight recognised political parties will meet the CEC and the full bench

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 10:47 pm

CEC rides on water metro, calls it a model for India

KOCHI, Mar 7 : CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday rode on the water metro here and praised it as a model mode of transport fo

Daily Excelsior 8 Mar 2026 4:04 am

TMC leader asks CEC for daily release of supplementary voter lists

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress general secretary and partys Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, on late Friday, March 6, evenin

The Siasat Daily 7 Mar 2026 8:12 am

Would've Cut His Finger: Trinamool MP's Controversial Remark On Poll Chief

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Friday triggered a political controversy after saying he would have cut the finger of Chief El

NDTV 6 Mar 2026 7:55 pm

'I'd Have Cut His Finger': Kalyan Banerjee Sparks Row With Remark On CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee sparked controversy by threatening the chief election commissioner during a pr

News18 6 Mar 2026 4:40 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar asks parties to ensure Kerala polls remain model for country, world

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar urged political parties to ensure Kerala Assembly elections are a global model

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 3:40 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to review Kerala assembly election preparations in Kochi

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has arrived in Kochi for a three day mission focused on the Assembly elections

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 4:38 pm

ECI full bench to visit Bengal on March 910 ahead of polls

The Election Commission of India's full bench will visit West Bengal on March 9-10. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 11:46 pm

MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the cou

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:47 am

Tamil Nadu: Parties seek single-phase election; ECI to decide soon

Political parties have proposed holding the Tamil Nadu assembly elections in a single phase. The Election Commission wil

The Economic Times 28 Feb 2026 12:18 am

Decision will be taken on plea to hold single phase polls in Tamil Nadu: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chennai, Feb 27: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday said parties in Tamil Nadu have suggested holding A

Daily Excelsior 27 Feb 2026 3:41 pm

Election Commission assures clean rolls, strong security and full facilities ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

The Election Commission is preparing for Tamil Nadu's assembly polls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announce

The Economic Times 27 Feb 2026 12:37 pm

Political parties urge CEC Gyanesh Kumar to hold single-phase polls in Tamil Nadu

During the meeting, a majority of the political parties commended the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the peacefu

The Economic Times 26 Feb 2026 7:18 pm

Preparations underway to conduct Assembly polls in Puducherry, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

CEC says Puducherry now has a clean electoral roll with no eligible voter being left out and no ineligible elector findi

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Puducherry today to review election preparations

Chennai: With Assembly elections scheduled in April and May across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union

The Siasat Daily 25 Feb 2026 8:36 am

ECI delegation to visit Puducherry on Wednesday to review preparations for Assembly polls in U.T.

The delegation headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will interact with representatives of political part

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:10 pm

ECI to Hold National Round Table with State Election Commissioners

New Delhi: Election Commission of India (ECI) will organize the National Round Table Conference of ECI and State Electio

The Northlines 22 Feb 2026 1:47 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar says just 500 appeals filed after Assam electoral rolls revision

Gyanesh Kumar said the statistics of just 500 appeals out of a total of 2.5 crore electorates exemplifies the success of

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 8:17 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviews poll preparedness in Assam; voter experience set to improve with new EVM features

As Assam gears up for the 2026 assembly polling season, the Election Commission is prioritizing voter engagement and acc

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:16 pm

Only motive of Assams Special Revision is to include eligible voters, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reported a significant achievement in Assams electoral roll revision, successf

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 4:57 pm

ECI Team Led By CEC Gyanesh Kumar In Guwahati To Review Assams Poll Preparedness

Guwahati: With the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections on the horizon, a high-level team of the Election Commissio

Free Press Journal 16 Feb 2026 11:31 pm

ECI Delegation in Assam To Review Poll Preparedness Ahead of Assembly Polls

CEC Gyanesh Kumar leads delegation ahead of Assembly elections

Deccan Chronicle 16 Feb 2026 9:53 pm

Opposition plans impeachment move against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Tensions rise with NDA

Opposition parties are preparing to move an impeachment notice against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This m

The Economic Times 14 Feb 2026 4:57 pm

Another six lakh names likely to be deleted from West Bengal voter list

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in a virtual meeting with officials of West Bengal government expressed disple

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 10:57 pm

Election Commission to Bengal officials: Verify rolls, exclude foreigners

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has issued a clear directive for the Bengal electoral list. No foreign nationa

The Economic Times 13 Feb 2026 1:57 pm

Bengal Poll Dates Expected In First Week Of March As ECI Meets State CEO | Exclusive

The ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar engaged in a detailed discussion with West Bengals Chief Electo

News18 11 Feb 2026 12:08 am

Ensure compliance with all poll laws: EC to observers

Addressing central observers at India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) here, chief

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 5:40 am

Entire Oppn Will Take Call On Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 4: Congress leader K C Venugopal on Wednesday said the entire Opposition will take a collective call on m

Daily Excelsior 4 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

SIR progeny mapping starts in Hyderabad Keep these details ready

Hyderabad: In view of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in Telangana, Booth Level Officer

The Siasat Daily 4 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Mamata Banerjee vs EC: Supreme Court hearing to begin on SIR

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commissi

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 10:27 am

Opposition To Impeach EC Chief Gyanesh Kumar? Trinamool Congress Says 'Consulting Parties...'

Party sources said the move follows a sharp standoff between CM Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission officials du

News18 3 Feb 2026 8:56 pm

Will back any motion by Opposition to impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar: Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal Chief Minister, surrounded by SIR-affected families, addressed a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday a

The Hindu 3 Feb 2026 8:30 pm

Will support if motion for impeachment of CEC is brought, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alle

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

'Considering impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar': TMC plans big move on West Bengal SIR

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissio

The Times of India 3 Feb 2026 7:44 pm

TMC vs EC: Poll body red flags abusive language by Trinamool MLAs

While also listing blatant violations of ECs lawful directions by the Bengal administration, CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday

The Times of India 3 Feb 2026 3:49 am

West Bengal CM walks out of meeting with CEC on SIR

PTI New Delhi West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday walked out of a meeting with Chief Election Commissio

The Navhind Times 3 Feb 2026 1:02 am

Wearing black, Mamata along with SIR-affected families meets CEC in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Wearing black shawls as a mark of protest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with

The Sen Times 2 Feb 2026 6:26 pm

SIR-Affected Families, Mamata Meet CEC in Delhi

Meeting with Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, she emphasized the need for fair treatment and questioned the heavy po

Deccan Chronicle 2 Feb 2026 5:20 pm

Mamata to Meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR in West Bengal

She also alleged mistreatment of people from Bengal in the national capital Delhi and criticised the conduct of authorit

Deccan Chronicle 2 Feb 2026 1:17 pm

Mamata Banerjee's 'Torture Of Bengalis In Delhi' Claim Before Poll Chief Meet

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged the orture and atrocities of Bengalis in the national capit

NDTV 2 Feb 2026 1:06 pm

'I will fight, our party will fight': Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in West Bengal

A 15-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secre

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:53 pm

SIR: Progeny mapping starts in Hyderabad, BLOs lack clarity on rules

Hyderabad: Ahead of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in Telangana, Booth Level Officers

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 12:26 pm

Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Chief Minister has written six letters to the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on the issue of SIR over the

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:11 am

Mamata Banerjee-led TMC delegation to meet Chief Election Commissioner on February 2

Mamata Banerjee will lead a Trinamool Congress delegation to Delhi on Monday. They will meet Chief Election Commissioner

The Economic Times 29 Jan 2026 12:11 pm

SIR to be rolled out in Telangana, other states soon Know documents needed

Hyderabad: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list in Telangana and other states that are not covered in pha

The Siasat Daily 25 Jan 2026 1:37 pm

'SIR To Be Extended Nationwide Soon': Poll Body Chief Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on January 23 that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

NDTV 25 Jan 2026 12:40 am

SIR Expansion to Remaining States Coming Soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kumar emphasized that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ensures eligible voters are included and ineligible ones are

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jan 2026 10:04 pm

SIR rollout in remaining States soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

On the eve of the Election Commission's foundation day also celebrated as National Voters' Day Mr. Kumar said the revi

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 9:52 pm

Young voters must counter misinformation and false narratives: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted the success of Bihar's special intensive revision process, leading

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

At global meet, CEC GyaneshKumar offers ECINet model to help fight election misinformation

On the second day of the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, Gyanesh Kumar noted that the hea

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 10:48 pm

New EC platform launched; CEC calls it tool to counter misinformation

A new digital platform called ECINET has been launched by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This tool aims to c

The Economic Times 22 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

No appeals filed after Bihar SIR: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Delivering his inaugural address at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 202

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 8:38 pm

CEC says pure voters' list key to strengthen democracy

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that a 'pure' voters' list is vital for democracy, citing Bihar's r

The Economic Times 21 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

CEC Says Pure Voters List Key To Strengthen Democracy

New Delhi, Jan 21: Against the backdrop of opposition parties questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral ro

Daily Excelsior 21 Jan 2026 1:29 pm

'Where is the election? Are they playing Big Boss?': Congress takes swipe at BJP after new party chief declared

Congress criticized the BJP's announcement of Nitin Nabin as president, calling it a pre-determined outcome rather than

The Economic Times 20 Jan 2026 4:17 pm

AI-Driven Errors Causing SIR Hardships: Mamata Bannerjee To Poll Body Chief

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to CEC Gyanesh Kumar again on Monday, claiming that AI-driven digitisat

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Mamata Banerjee raises SIR issues in a letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner regarding issues in the specia

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 11:48 pm

Congress alleges irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll

Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging seri

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 9:23 am

Serious irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll after Special Revision, claims Cong

Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging seri

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 8:59 am

No eligible Indian should be left out of electoral rolls: Gyanesh Kumar

Gyanesh Kumar says the foundation of democracy is a clean electoral roll and hails BLOs as vital to the process of bring

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:19 pm

Abhishek Banerjee dubs CEC 'Vanish Kumar' over voter deletions, terms BJP MPs 'snakes'

Abhishek Banerjee, a senior TMC leader, addressed a rally in Alipurduar. He criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyane

The Economic Times 3 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

Pointing Fingers, Losing Temper: Trinamool MP vs Poll Body Chief Over Electoral Rolls

A 10-member Trinamool Congress delegation led by Abhishek Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delh

NDTV 31 Dec 2025 7:29 pm

Intimidatory Tactics Will Fail: Poll Body Slams Police Complaints Against CEC, Bengal CEO

The Election Commission condemned police complaints against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal as premeditat

News18 31 Dec 2025 4:29 pm

SIR hearing: Complaint filed against CEC after elderly man dies due to fear

Kolkata: A complaint was filed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and West Bengals Chief Electoral

The Siasat Daily 31 Dec 2025 10:26 am

ECI to discuss proposals for setting up polling stations in housing complexes in Bengal

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) may hold a meeting with electoral officers of Kolkata North, Kolkata Sou

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 7:06 pm

Law Ministry takes big step to shed Govt biggest litigant tag, but efforts to promote mediation yet to take off

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: The Union Law Ministry took a crucial step this year to help the central government shed the tag of b

Daily Excelsior 29 Dec 2025 5:03 pm

Telangana to become role model in SIR, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Hyderabad: Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, said on Sunday that Telangana would soon become a role m

The Siasat Daily 21 Dec 2025 9:55 pm

CEC hopeful that Telangana will set a benchmark for country in SIR in future

Mr. Gyanesh Kumar describes Bihar SIR as flawless with zero complaints

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 8:49 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar visits heritage sites in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited several prominent historical and cultural landmarks here on

The Siasat Daily 20 Dec 2025 9:55 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Offers Prayers at Srisailam

Accompanied by family members, the CEC partook in rituals such as harati at 4.30 am, followed by abhishekam, kumkuma arc

Deccan Chronicle 20 Dec 2025 12:18 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Begins Three-Day Visit to Hyderabad

CEC to meet booth-level officers; Srisailam visit purely religious

Deccan Chronicle 19 Dec 2025 10:38 pm

Chief Election Commissioner arrives in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Hyderabad on Friday, December 17, on a three

The Siasat Daily 19 Dec 2025 4:09 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Meet Telangana BLOs on Dec 21

Kumar will arrive in the city on December 19 as part of his scheduled programme covering Hyderabad and Srisailam in Andh

Deccan Chronicle 18 Dec 2025 4:05 pm

TMC Councillor Becomes Dead Voter In SIR Draft, Runs To Crematorium

Blaming Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for the deletion of his name, Mr De added, When the Election Commissio

Deccan Chronicle 16 Dec 2025 5:20 pm

Rahul Gandhi warns CEC, deputies in Delhi show of strength

NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday mounted a major show of strength at Delhis Ramlila Ground, accusing the Modi government of

The New Indian Express 15 Dec 2025 7:51 am

I challenge BJP to contest fair election on ballot paper, they'll never win: Priyanka Gandhi at Delhi rally

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday challenged the BJP to prove its strength by winning a fair election cond

The New Indian Express 14 Dec 2025 8:27 pm

'Amit Shah clarified for EC with trembling hands': Rahul Gandhi tears into BJP over vote theft allegations

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah addre

The New Indian Express 14 Dec 2025 5:33 pm

Well Work With Truth, Non-Violence To Remove Modi-RSS Govt: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands with satya (truth) and vowed to remove t

Daily Excelsior 14 Dec 2025 4:38 pm

Gyanesh Kumar, His Aides Must Answer How EC Allowed Stealing Of Votes: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said every step of the poll process arouses suspicion

Daily Excelsior 14 Dec 2025 4:27 pm

ECI pulls up West Bengal officials for not proposing polling booths in private housing complexes

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pulled up the district magistrates (DMs), who are traditionally enga

The New Indian Express 11 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

West Bengal: ECI slams officials for failing to act on proposal to set up polling booths in housing complexes

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pulled up the district magistrates (DMs), who are traditionally enga

The New Indian Express 11 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

ECI appoints five more special roll observers in West Bengal

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday appointed five more IAS officers as Special Roll Observers (SR

The New Indian Express 8 Dec 2025 4:41 pm

ECI largest organisation in world with over 1 million personnel: CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Stockholm

According to ECI, over 20 million election personnel, including over 1 million Booth Level Officers and 5 million pollin

The Economic Times 4 Dec 2025 10:37 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair of International Poll Body for 2026

India to lead global electoral forum with theme of inclusive, resilient democracy

Deccan Chronicle 4 Dec 2025 12:39 am

India takes over IIDEA chairship; CEC Gyanesh Kumar vows to share 75 years of poll expertise

India, through Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has accepted the chairship of the International Institute for

The Times of India 3 Dec 2025 10:53 pm

Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as head of International IDEA council

Indias chairmanship of the International IDEA council would be decisive, ambitious, and action-oriented, the Chief Elect

The Hindu 3 Dec 2025 9:35 pm

India To Chair International IDEA For First Time In 2026, CEC Gyanesh Kumar Says 'Immense Pride'

India leads with 991 million registered electors, accounting for 44.5 per cent of the total electorate of 2,225,549,481

News18 1 Dec 2025 8:03 pm

'Moment of pride': India's poll process gets global recognition; comes amid oppn's SIR attack

India has been invited to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)

The Times of India 1 Dec 2025 7:33 pm

BJP urges CEC to visit Bengal, alleges BLOs hijacked by TMC as Trinamool calls charge a nervous breakdown

BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya urged CEC Gyanesh Kumar to visit Bengal's bordering districts to assess the groun

The Economic Times 30 Nov 2025 11:18 pm

ECI rejects AITCs allegations on SIR as baseless, urges party to avoid misinformation

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said that during its meeting with an All India Trinamool Con

The New Indian Express 28 Nov 2025 10:14 pm

Blood On Your Hands: Trinamool To Poll Body Over Booth Officials' Deaths

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing

NDTV 28 Nov 2025 4:16 pm

Blood on his hands: TMC flays CEC Gyanesh Kumar, cites 40 SIR-related deaths in West Bengal

Amid rising political tensions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a Trinamool

The New Indian Express 28 Nov 2025 3:51 pm

TMC Claims 40 SIR-Linked Deaths, Says CEC Has Blood on His Hands

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, O'Brien said the party raised five questions, but Chief Election Commissioner (

Deccan Chronicle 28 Nov 2025 3:20 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to assume Chair of international poll body

India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will lead the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assi

The Economic Times 26 Nov 2025 7:33 pm

West Bengal CM says SIR exercise is putting BLOs under stress, expresses solidarity with them

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, once again, slammed the Election Commission of India (

The New Indian Express 26 Nov 2025 5:27 pm

Leader of Opposition in Bengal Suvendu Adhikari urges CEC to remove 'biased' cops from poll duty

KOLKATA: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday urged the Ch

The New Indian Express 25 Nov 2025 5:41 pm

West Bengal CM writes to CEC asking whether initiatives taken are at the behest of a political party

This is the second letter addressed by the Trinamool Congress chairperson to CEC; in her letter dated November 20, Ms. B

The Hindu 24 Nov 2025 10:31 pm

Polling booths in private building compromise neutrality, widen disparity: West Bengal CM writes to CEC

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Mond

The New Indian Express 24 Nov 2025 6:52 pm

Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC, seeks his intervention into two recent issues

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar seeking urgent interventio

The Economic Times 24 Nov 2025 5:53 pm

CEOs given standing instructions to ensure welfare of govt employees after BLO deaths, say ECI sources

NEW DELHI: Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) have given standing instructions to ensure the welfare of government employee

The New Indian Express 23 Nov 2025 9:12 pm

BLO found dead in Bengal's Nadia, family claims SIR work-related stress

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to halt the ongoing SIR in Bengal

The Hindu 22 Nov 2025 1:29 pm

One more BLO dies by suicide in West Bengal, family alleges SIR-related stress

KOLKATA: Another Booth Level Officer (BLO) in West Bengal died by suicide on Saturday, just days after a BLO from Jalpai

The New Indian Express 22 Nov 2025 1:16 pm

Kerala cybercrime police probe Fake Video of Chief election commissioner

Thiruvananthapuram: A case has been registered by the Cyber Wing of the Kerala Police after a fabricated post featuring

The Siasat Daily 22 Nov 2025 12:20 pm

Mamata slams SIR as chaotic, coercive, urges CEC to stop exercise

Kolkata: Upping the ante on SIR, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote a strongly worded letter to CEC Gyanes

The Siasat Daily 20 Nov 2025 8:22 pm

Bengal CM Mamata blames SIR pressure for BLO deaths; urges EC to halt drive in Bengal

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 6:55 pm

BJP accuses Mamata of halting SIR to shield fraudulently created bogus voter base in Bengal

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was complaining against the speci

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 6:19 pm

'Unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous': Mamata pens letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR; day after BLOs death

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the ongoing Special Intensive Revision as unplanned, chaotic, a

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 4:26 pm

ECI clarifies 3 lakh rise in Bihar voter count after Congress flags discrepancy

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday issued a detailed clarification on the process of updating

The New Indian Express 15 Nov 2025 9:00 pm

Map on Rahul Gandhis 95 defeats becomes BJPs key attack line amid NDAs Bihar lead

As the BJP appears poised for a sweeping victory for NDA in Bihar , projected to secure well over a two-thirds majority

The New Indian Express 14 Nov 2025 2:43 pm

'ECI vs people of Bihar': As NDA leads, Congress claims CEC Gyanesh Kumar 'writing election saga' with PM

Congress leader Pawan Khera said the Opposition was still assessing the numbers but alleged that the trends reflected un

The Economic Times 14 Nov 2025 11:08 am

Bihar elections 2025: Polling concludes with record 66.9% voter turnout highest ever in states history, ECI says

Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar described the polls as historic and commended the

The Economic Times 11 Nov 2025 9:12 pm

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Highest-ever voter turnout in Phase 2; lone Muslim-majority district Kishanganj leads the charts

Bihar's Phase 2 elections saw a record 68.52% voter turnout, with Kishanganj district leading at 76.26%. Chief Election

The Times of India 11 Nov 2025 8:52 pm

Rahul: Govt set to change, guard against vote theft

PATNA: Ccongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday turned the heat on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah

The New Indian Express 10 Nov 2025 8:29 am

Mai Haar Nahi Maan Raha Hu, Rahul Gandhi warns Of Alleged Vote Theft By BJP | N18G

Mei Haar Nahi Maan Raha Hu, Rahul Gandhi warns of alleged vote theft, saying, Im not giving up Modi, Shah, and CEC Gyane

News18 9 Nov 2025 5:11 pm